Ink/Tempera and Graphite Portrait of Presumed African American Young Man John wayne My very favorite thing about

My very favorite thing about this painting is the last thing I noticed: the completely flattened goat upon which the lion stands

keeping an eye on things

19th century and I believe the chips are likely French

intended to stimulate interaction and help the child to begin to distinguish him of herself from the rest of the world

” edited by Lucien Vogel and published in NY

Ink/Tempera and Graphite Portrait of Presumed African American Young Man John wayne My very favorite thing aboutI would guess this sensitive portrait dates to the mid 19th century or so, and appears to be executed in a combination of graphite and ink, with the white looking perhaps to be tempera paint. I take him to be African American, and a very handsome young man, and find in his face a combination of vulnerability and determination that feels very tender and true. Lovely. 6 1 8" x 4 3 8". On card. A bit of paint loss and scattered scuffs and smudges, all to